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Perspective: Prolonged cow-calf contact—A dilemma or simply another step in the evolution of the dairy industry?

Nigel B. Cook Marina A.G. von Keyserlingk

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ABSTRACT: The contentious issue of cow-calf separation at birth is incongruent with many views on acceptable farming practices, and carries the risk of eroding public trust in the dairy industry if it is not addressed. The available evidence provides little support for the practice, but research on best practices for maintaining cow-calf contact in a way that enhances animal welfare while preserving farm profitability is nascent. In this article, the authors address the research questions that require answers to better inform producers and facilitate their decision-making and prepare the dairy industry to take another evolutionary step forward.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Dairy processing. Dairy products Dairying

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Nigel B. Cook

Marina A.G. von Keyserlingk

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Cook, N.B., Keyserlingk, M.A.v. (2024). Perspective: Prolonged cow-calf contact—A dilemma or simply another step in the evolution of the dairy industry?. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-23840

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Tahun Terbit: 2024
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23840
Akses: Open Access ✓